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Indonesia names 11 companies as suspects in forest fire probes
Indonesia names 11 companies as suspects in forest fire probes.
In brief
Indonesia names 11 companies as suspects in forest fire probes. Indonesian police identified 11 companies, including three foreign-invested firms, as suspects in forest fire investigations, with 32 companies facing sanctions for land fires. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Indonesian police identify suspects
Indonesian police have named 11 companies as suspects in investigations into forest and land fires, including three foreign-invested firms.
National Police Chief says accountability extends
National Police Chief General Suyudi Ario Seto disclosed the figures, saying those held accountable could include company owners and shareholders.
98 reports upgraded to investigations
Police had upgraded 98 reports involving corporations linked to forest fires to the formal investigation stage.
Forestry ministry suspends permits
The Forestry Ministry suspended permits of six more companies in Central Kalimantan, bringing the total to 32 companies facing sanctions.
Companies ordered to restore affected areas
The six companies were ordered to restore areas affected by fires, covering 201,391 hectares including 7,531 hectares burned.
Criminal proceedings possible for misconduct
Companies managing over 1.9 million hectares may face criminal proceedings if investigations find deliberate wrongdoing.
The takeaway
Indonesian police identified 11 companies, including three foreign-invested firms, as suspects in forest fire investigations, with 32 companies facing sanctions for land fires.
